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Is the person accused of a crime or being sued for an action that has to defend themselves in a legal proceeding.


 

Merriam-Webster Online Dictionary
defendant (noun)
a person required to make answer in a legal action or suit - compare plaintiff
defendant (adjective)
being on the - defensive defending
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